Welcome to the University of Augsburg
The University of Augsburg offers optimal conditions for research and study surrounded by a relaxed, parkland campus with its own lake. As a safe and cosmopolitan city, Augsburg is the perfect location for researchers and students.
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Medium-sized public university: 307 professors, 19.057?students, and 93?degree programmes
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Multifaceted and diverse: 8 faculties ranging from the humanities and social sciences to applied computer science and medicine
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Interdisciplinary research focus: Centre for Climate Resilience, Centre for Advanced Analytics and Predictive Sciences
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Our campus
Situated on the city’s southern fringe, the university campus forms part of Augsburg’s green lungs. It represents the university’s core values that research should benefit all areas of society and contribute to a sustainable future.
The city of Augsburg
As one of Germany’s oldest cities, Augsburg has deep historical roots. It is the third biggest city in Bavaria and is known for its family friendly atmosphere, all within easy reach of the Alps.
International connections
In addition to two strategic partnerships, the University of Augsburg is part of the Erasmus+ programme. It also maintains numerous international cooperations outside of Erasmus.
Research profile
- Environment and Climate
- Health and Medicine
- Physics and Life Sciences
- New Materials and Resources
- Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Society and History
- Economy and Law
- Languages and Literature
- Teaching and Learning
- Art and Music
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Graduate Schools and Programmes
Our graduate centre and graduate schools and programmes provide optimal support for doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
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- Graduate Center
- Information and advice for doctoral candidates and postdocs on career development resources, support services, and funding opportunities available at the university
- Networking events to connect with early career researchers across disciplines
- Qualification programme to develop interdisciplinary skills and key competencies for careers within and outside academia
- Graduate School for Humanities and Social Sciences (GGS)
- International Doctoral Programme “Um(Welt)denken”
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Study programmes
3 reasons why you should study at Augsburg
- Augsburg is not too big and not too small: It has all the advantages of a small town while being rich in cultural events and tradition.
- It’s in Bavaria: Close to the majestic Alps and well-connected to nearby Munich, it’s your gateway to southern Europe.
- Active campus life: With 90 concerts a year plus theatre performances and university cinema, you’ll never be bored. Bring your talent to Augsburg!
News
Ecological diversity on campus: University of Augsburg is committed to species conservation
With its meadows, woods and bodies of water, the University of Augsburg campus provides habitats for numerous animal and plant species. The green spaces are not only important for the climate and people, but also play a role in regional nature conservation. To ensure that these valuable areas are developed sustainably, the university is specifically promoting biodiversity with a further project.
"Future Music" - Open Day at the Leopold Mozart College of Music
On Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 11 a.m., the Music Education Institute of the University of Augsburg will open its doors for the annual open day for prospective students. Find out about the wide range of musical and and artistic-pedagogical courses on offer.
How effective is the use of medical imaging in everyday clinical practice?
Similar to a digital route planner, specific programmes support doctors in their everyday clinical work by selecting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The MIDAS study, led by Augsburg University Medicine, examined the effectiveness of such clinical decision-making aids for medical imaging in a multicentre, randomised study.
